2010.10.10 – “Vision Machine” panel at the NYCC

UPDATED!

Writer Greg Pak debuts his latest project, a comic book miniseries called “The Vision Machine,” at the New York Comic-Con on Sunday, October 10. The panel will be moderated by legendary tech journalist Andy Ihnatko and will feature Pak, the Ford Foundation’s Orlando Bagwell, Comixology’s David Steinberger, and “Sita Sings the Blues” director Nina Paley.
And gorgeous Sprout Computers USB drives containing the first issue of “Vision Machine” will be given out for FREE!
From the official NYCC website:

Date: Sunday, October 10
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Room 1A14
Track: NYCC/NYAF Panels
Description: Comic book writer Greg Pak (“Incredible Hulk,” “Chaos War”) unveils his latest project, an original graphic novel pencilled by R.B. Silva entitled “The Vision Machine.” Funded by the Ford Foundation to help envision the changing landscape of independent mediamaking over the next fifty years, “The Vision Machine” tells a mind-bending sci fi story relevant to anyone interested in the insane potential of personal technology, social media, digital distribution, and virtual life — and the massive challenges of privacy, copyright, and surveillance in the digital era. Panelists will discuss the making of the book, the plausibility of the scenarios it presents — AND A FREE COPY OF THE FIRST ISSUE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL ATTENDEES!

Click here to read a Comic Book Resources interview with Pak about “Vision Machine.”
Click here to read a six page lettered preview of “Vision Machine” #1.

“Vision Machine” preview!

At long last, click on the images below for a six page preview of “Vision Machine” #1, which will debut this weekend at the New York Comic-Con. If you’re attending the NYCC, be sure to come to the Vision Machine Panel on Sunday at 2:30 pm in Room 1A14 — where you can get the whole issue for free on an awesome Sprout Computers USB drive!

Andy Ihnatko to moderate the “Vision Machine” panel at the New York Comic-Con

By Greg Pak
I’m thrilled to report that beloved tech journalist Andy Ihnatko will moderate the “What is the Vision Machine?” panel October 10 at the New York Comic-Con, where I’ll be debuting my latest creator-owned work.
“Vision Machine” depicts a world in which a revolutionary piece of personal technology rewrites all the rules. Andy is one of the writers who’s most tuned into the real-world technology that’s changing everything even as we speak. It’s a huge honor to have him moderating the panel — can’t wait to hear what he has to say!
We’ll announce more panelists very soon.
In the meantime, check out what you’ll be taking home for FREE if you attend the panel.
For more about/from Andy, visit ihnatko.com, read this Chicago Sun-Times article about comics and the iPad, and check out Andy talking about the iPad at the MacWorld Expo 2010.

2010.10.09 – 10.10 – Greg Pak at the New York Comic-Con

Greg Pak will attend the New York Comic-Con on October 9 and 10. See below for his schedule — and check back throughout the week for updates!
Saturday, October 9
Signing at the Marvel Booth – 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Signing at the Comic News Insider booth #526 – 2:30 – 3:30
Sunday, October 10
Signing at the Marvel Booth – 12 noon to 1:00 pm
“Marvel: Next Big Thing Panel,” Room 1A06 – 1:15 to 2:15 pm
“What Is the Vision Machine?” Panel, Room 1A14, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

2010.10.05 – Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente at Comic Book Club in NYC

“Chaos War” writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente will be the guests of the Comic Book Club live talk show at 8 pm on October 5 at the People’s Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th Street, New York City.
The show’s a blast, hosted by Alex Zalben, Pete LePage and Justin Tyler and featuring lotsa laffs and frequent giveaways of comics and other schwag.
Click here to buy your tickets today!

Amadeus Cho wants to read your Marvel haiku

By Greg Pak
Yesterday, the fictional comic book character Amadeus Cho announced via Twitter that fans who write Marvel-themed haiku might have a chance to see their work published in the letter column of the “Chaos War” miniseries. Below are his tweets – read on and start writing your #mrvlhaiku today!

By Amadeus Cho
So the universe is under threat from @thechaosking, who wants to reduce everything to the darkness and chaos that existed before creation. Which I don’t like.
So I’ve been mocking @thechaosking, who has a pretty thin skin for a supremely powerful reality destroyer. He’s also a pretentious doof who speaks only in haiku. Which got me thinking. So I consulted with @gregpak, @fredvanlente and @cracksh0t
… who are putting together the “Chaos War” series that chronicles our upcoming battle for the ages with @thechaosking
… and they’re going to print the best haikus they get about the Marvel Universe. Let’s call this #mrvlhaiku . You wanna be considered?
Send your #mrvlhaiku mondomarvel@marvel.com . Be sure to write OKAY TO PRINT in the email. & you might see it in a “Chaos War” letter page!
And of course feel free to twitter your haiku with the mondomarvel@marvel.com hashtag – but you have to email to be considered for the letter page.